Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on being called to ministry, “Who called you to ministry?” (I deleted the extra, you, in the original question). I believe each person has a different calling from God and different gifts from the Holy Spirit. I Corinthians 12 says this, “4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same … Read More “Question: Who called you to ministry?” »
Thank you for the question on the location of the Garden of Eden, “How come the Bible never discusses the specific dwelling places that Adam and Eve would have lived in before they ate the forbidden fruit and after?” For your consideration, the Bible does share the dwelling places that Adam and Eve lived in the … Read More “Question: How come the Bible never discusses the specific dwelling places that Adam and Eve would have lived in before they ate the forbidden fruit and after?” »
Thank you for the question on judgment and correction, “Is there any difference between judgement and correction or saying the truth as it is? What are some instances in the Bible of judgement, correction, and spilling the truth?” Here are some thoughts on judgment and correction: A. Judgment is about discerning the truthfulness and the penalty … Read More “Question: Is there any difference between judgement and correction or saying the truth as it is? What are some instances in the Bible of judgement, correction, and spilling the truth?” »
Thank you for the question on the preachers of the Word, “Are there any good trusted pastors’ sermons out there that I can watch? I have tried watching John piper, Joseph prince, Steven furtick, Joyce Meyer etc. but I have heard a lot of controversy about them teaching false things.” Each of us is influenced by … Read More “Question: Are there any good trusted pastors’ sermons out there that I can watch? I have tried watching John piper, Joseph prince, Steven furtick, Joyce Meyer etc. but I have heard a lot of controversy about them teaching false things.” »
Thank you for the question on confidence, “Is there a Bible story about confidence?” The Bible narrative records many men who lack confidence in serving the Lord, but the Lord encouraged them to be his servant. Here are some stories that one can read about the lack of or having confidence: A. Moses when God called … Read More “Question: Is there a Bible story about confidence?” »
Thank you for the question on Exodus 3:13–14, “What additional insight, wisdom or explanation might you add to illuminate the passages from our Holy Bible, (NAB) The Book of Exodus, 3:13 and 14?” Here are some thoughts on Exodus 3:13–15. Before I share it, it is not that I have greater insight, but as we observe … Read More “Question: What additional insight, wisdom or explanation might you add to illuminate the passages from our Holy Bible, (NAB) The Book of Exodus, 3:13 and 14?” »
Thank you for the question on morality, “If anyone was 50% good and 50% bad in any way or form (biblical texts etc) would there be a certain place for them to go?” The person who commits 50% of bad things will spend most of his/her time before a judge and be sentence for more than … Read More “Question: If anyone was 50% good and 50% bad in any way or form (biblical texts etc) would there be a certain place for them to go?” »
Thank you for the question on replication of the same story in the Bible, “Why are there so many replications of the same story in the Bible from one book to the other?” The answer is that children tend to imitate the actions or mannerism of their parents. We see ourselves in our children and the … Read More “Question: Why are there so many replications of the same story in the Bible from one book to the other?” »
Thank you for the application question on running with patience, “How do you run with patience, especially looking at Hebrews 12:1?” As one reads Hebrews 12:1, the verses and thoughts continue through verse 3. Thus, in answering the question, one must keep the context in mind. Hebrews 12 says this, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such … Read More “Question: How do you run with patience, especially looking at Hebrews 12:1?” »
Thank you for the question on Bible reading or preaching, “Why do pastors skip around the Bible instead of reading it front to back?” For one’s consideration of why pastors preach or read from different parts of the Bible: A. That pastor’s church may have a reading program from Genesis to Revelation for its attendees. Many … Read More “Question: Why do pastors skip around the Bible instead of reading it front to back?” »